Hardin County, IA
Infant daycare in Hardin County, IA costs $161 per week ($8,370 per year) for center-based care, and $106 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $64,656, the childcare burden is 12.9% of income. This is below the national median of $174/wk.
Cost Breakdown by Age Group
| Age Group | Center/Wk | Center/Yr | Family/Wk | Family/Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant (0-1) | $161 | $8,370 | $106 | $5,500 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $139 | $7,213 | $104 | $5,410 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $139 | $7,213 | $104 | $5,410 |
| School-Age (6+) | $111 | $5,770 | $101 | $5,229 |
Hardin County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Hardin County costs $161 per week ($8,370 per year). Family-based infant care costs $106 per week ($5,500 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Hardin County is 12.9%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $64,656 would spend about 12.9% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Hardin County at $161/wk is 7% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Hardin County costs $8,370 per year.
In Hardin County, IA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $106/wk compared to $161/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $104/wk vs $139/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $101/wk (family) or $111/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.